Stories from Black Star Rising
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Putting the Value Back into Photography
Black Star Rising &bull Dec 8, 2011
Washington, D.C. photographer John Harrington has been with Black Star for nearly two decades, traveling throughout Cuba, Mexico, and Eastern Europe. Closer to home, he's covered Washington's many historical events, from inaugurations to state funerals. He blogs at Photo Business News and Forum. Some people think photography should be free, and there are those in the marketplace who have done substantial damage to the value of images and assignments. It's becoming all too common for images to be free, or next to free. Sadly, we are perpetuating a cycle of free that is now bleeding over to our own bottom… Full Story »
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Ask the Photo Business Coach: What Is a Call to Action?
Black Star Rising &bull Dec 1, 2011
Beate Chelette became a multimillionaire when she sold her company to the world's most successful entrepreneur, Bill Gates. She does a lot more than talk about how to make the American Dream happen-she is living proof that it can happen,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- color
- film
- Photography
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What Schools Really Need to Teach About Photography
Black Star Rising &bull Nov 23, 2011
Washington, D.C. photographer John Harrington has been with Black Star for nearly two decades, traveling throughout Cuba, Mexico, and Eastern Europe. Closer to home, he's covered Washington's many historical events, from inaugurations to state funerals. He blogs at Photo Business News and Forum. Most freelance photographers spend much of their time looking for new… Full Story »
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Breaking All the Rules Can Lead to Surprising Images
Black Star Rising &bull Nov 18, 2011
Jeff Wignall is a photographer and writer and the author of numerous books on photography, including The Joy of Digital Photography, The Kodak Guide to Shooting Great Travel Pictures, Kodak's Most Basic Book of 35mm Photography, and Winning Pictures. Check… Full Story »
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Take Your Photo Retouching to the Next Level
Black Star Rising &bull Nov 7, 2011
You can see his work on www.danielweinand.com and contact him on Twitter (@danielweinand). Blur is the new norm. Just look at a newspaper ad or a model's portfolio and see how all too often a retoucher has taken shortcuts and smoothed out skin at the cost of the… Full Story »
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Ask the Photo Business Coach: How To Find New Opportunities for Your Business
Black Star Rising &bull Nov 1, 2011
Beate Chelette became a multimillionaire when she sold her company to the world's most successful entrepreneur, Bill Gates. She does a lot more than talk about how to make the American Dream happen-she is living proof that it can happen,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- color
- film
- Photography
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The Art of Giving Constructive Criticism
Black Star Rising &bull Oct 25, 2011
David Saxe grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and has lived in the United States since 1992. He presently divides his time between West Palm Beach, Florida, in the winter and Williston, Vermont, in the summer. He has worked both as a photographer and as a graphic designer over… Full Story »
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For Stock Photographers, Specialization Is Key to Survival
Black Star Rising &bull Oct 17, 2011
Rohn Engh, veteran stock photographer and best-selling author of "Sell & ReSell Your Photos" and "sellphotos.com," has helped scores of photographers launch their careers. For access to great information on making money from pictures you like to take, and to… Full Story »
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Five Tips for Designing Your Photography Website
Black Star Rising &bull Oct 11, 2011
David Saxe grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and has lived in the United States since 1992. He presently divides his time between West Palm Beach, Florida, in the winter and Williston, Vermont, in the summer. He has worked both as a photographer and as a graphic designer over the… Full Story »
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Photographers, Your Website Design Needs More Substance - and Less Flash
Black Star Rising &bull Oct 10, 2011
David Saxe grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and has lived in the United States since 1992. He presently divides his time between West Palm Beach, Florida, in the winter and Williston, Vermont, in the summer. He has worked both as… Full Story »
